Boards & Commissions – 2025

Community members serve on boards, commissions, and committees that advise the Fosston City Council on policy, projects, and community priorities. Below is a listing of current appointments for 2025.

Commissions & Boards

Planning Commission

Fosston City Council

Airport Commission

5-year terms

  • Charlie Anderson2028
  • James Bardwell2029
  • Tom Jones2025
  • Paul Votava2026
  • Kyle Vig2027

Utilities Commission

3-year terms

  • Chuck Lucken2025
  • Wayne Holt2027
  • Jim OfferdahlCouncil Appointee

Veterans Memorial Park Committee

Committee

  • Jim Offerdahl
  • Cassie Heide
  • Chuck Lucken
  • Dave Larson
  • Dean Vikan
  • Curt Nelson

Arts & Culture Commission

Commission

  • Kirby Vossler – Liaison
  • Jason Steinbrenner
  • Bonnie Stewart
  • Steph Anderson

Fosston Economic Development Authority

Authority

  • Evan Fonder, appointed to Gish’s vacated seat2025
  • Mark Finstad2028
  • Jen Howard2030
  • Bob Overmoe, appointed to Weispfennig’s vacated seat2029
  • Todd Selk, appointed to Peltier’s seat (July 2022)2026
  • Jim Offerdahl, Council Appointeeappointed 11/1/10
  • Roy Dufault, Council Appointeeappointed 6/10/13

City Committees

Personnel Committee

Committee

  • Jim Offerdahl
  • Cassie Heide
  • Karen Graham
  • Steven Lyseng
  • Phil Juve

Public Safety Committee

Committee

  • Jim Offerdahl
  • Cassie Heide
  • Roy Dufault
  • Jim Juve
  • Phil Juve
  • Mike Murray
  • Curt Nelson
  • Ray Miller
  • Dave Larson
  • Ruth Fonder
  • Todd Selk

Parks & Recreation Committee

Committee

  • Charlie Anderson
  • Mike Mulry
  • Karen Graham
  • Cassie Heide

Street Committee

Committee

  • Charlie Anderson
  • Mike Mulry
  • Steven Lyseng
  • Jim London
  • Cassie Heide

Memorial Day Planning Committee

Committee

  • Curt Nelson
  • Dean Vikan
  • Cassie Heide
  • Ben Stout
  • Ilene Reierson

Appointments for 2025

Council Roles

Annual appointments

  • Vice President of the Council – Roy Dufault
  • 2nd Vice President of the Council – Charlie Anderson
  • Assistant Weed Inspector – Jim London
  • Emergency Management Director – Steven Lyseng
  • Zoning Official – Steven Lyseng
  • Hospital Board – Cassie Heide
  • Liaison to Aurora Board – Mike Mulry
  • Street – Charlie Anderson
  • Civic Center – Roy Dufault

Mayor & Council Terms

Elected officials

Name Elected Expire
Jim Offerdahl, Mayor 2024 2028
Roy Dufault 2024 2028
Charlie Anderson 2022 2026
Mike Mulry (filling Brandon LePier vacated seat) 2024 2026
Abby Pearson 2024 2028